New Jersey Disaster Recovery Home Repair

NJ Department of Community Affairs

Closed Disaster Relief

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Availability: Closed
Listed amount: Up to $150,000 grant

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About This Program

Provides grants to homeowners for unmet disaster recovery needs following federally-declared disasters. Historically activated after hurricanes, floods, and severe storms. Covers repairs not covered by insurance or FEMA.

Grant amount based on unmet need; maximum shown for major disasters

The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-09-18; confirm current terms.

Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Other published resources for Kearny, NJ, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Local lead-service-line replacement assistance varies; contact your water utility

Key Details

Grants up to $150,000 for disaster repairs
Activated after federally-declared disasters
Covers repairs not paid by insurance/FEMA
Currently no active disaster programs
Watch for announcements after major events

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Program phone: (609) 292-6055

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Deadline: Previous disaster programs closed; new disasters will reopen

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